Looking to apply to GEM - A-levels in 3 years?

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Hi everyone,

In the last couple of years I've developed a strong desire to become a doctor, because I feel it would be such a worthwhile career, whilst it also makes good use of some of my traits - attention to detail, tenacity and resilience, as well as a desire to make a difference! An interest in anatomy and the body from a very young age also goes without saying.

Anyway, I had little motivation to work hard in my first year of A-levels, which I deeply regret; this meant I had to complete my a-levels in 3 years as opposed to 2, coming out with BBB. Assuming I got a very good UKCAT/GAMSAT score and a high 2:1 or a first in my present degree (Biochemistry), with lots of patient-centred work experience, would the 3 years at A-level put me at a major disadvantage with medical schools who look at these grades?

Thanks

Hardly any GEM programmes consider anything prior to your degree. There are a few and their A-level requirements are quite detailed. I am afraid it will just be a case of checking where you wish to apply and seeing how they deal with A-levels, but most places do not consider them.

Unfortunately this is incorrect. I would say those that just look at your degree and those that look at stuff prior to uni are 50:50. Although they have much lower A level requirements than normal A100 courses, they still have them and so I would advise looking at their requirements individually.

Unfortunately this is incorrect. I would say those that just look at your degree and those that look at stuff prior to uni are 50:50. Although they have much lower A level requirements than normal A100 courses, they still have them and so I would advise looking at their requirements individually.

Hi everyone,

In the last couple of years I've developed a strong desire to become a doctor, because I feel it would be such a worthwhile career, whilst it also makes good use of some of my traits - attention to detail, tenacity and resilience, as well as a desire to make a difference! An interest in anatomy and the body from a very young age also goes without saying.

Anyway, I had little motivation to work hard in my first year of A-levels, which I deeply regret; this meant I had to complete my a-levels in 3 years as opposed to 2, coming out with BBB. Assuming I got a very good UKCAT/GAMSAT score and a high 2:1 or a first in my present degree (Biochemistry), with lots of patient-centred work experience, would the 3 years at A-level put me at a major disadvantage with medical schools who look at these grades?

Thanks

So back to my original question:

If I got a lot of work experience, a good score in BMAT/GAMSAT/UKCAT & managed to get a very high 2:1 or even a first in my current degree, would my 3 years of A-levels disadvantage me in any way, in your opinion? I am of course talking about those unis whose requirements for A-levels I would meet (ie BBB)